The soft opening of the Douglas County fair took place on Aug. 17, with the gates opening at 5 o’clock and ended the night with the legendary Johnny Holm Band .
Due to rides not yet operational and about half of the food vendors serving food, opening day for the Douglas County Fair had a more intimate atmosphere.
The people who did make it out for the soft opening could enjoy some of the animals that were already tucked away into their designated barns, projects put on display in the exhibit areas and live music that started at 7 p.m. by the beer garden.
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The Legendary Johnny Holm Band topped off the night with cover songs for a decent-sized and eager crowd with a setlist that rocked all the way to closing time.
The Douglas County Fair will continue through Saturday night, Aug. 21. Tickets for the fair can be purchased at the gate or online at dcmnfair.com